Atmus Filtration TechnologiesATMU -2.27%81 Pretax Margin % is 12.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 14.56. GuruFocus rates ATMU with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.65 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks better than 88.51% on this metric.
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Atmus Filtration Technologies Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Atmus Filtration Technologies's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Atmus Filtration Technologies's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atmus Filtration Technologies's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.82% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Atmus Filtration Technologies and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 14.56. Over the past decade, Atmus Filtration Technologies' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.57 to 16.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks #152 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Atmus Filtration Technologies' Pretax Margin % too high?
Atmus Filtration Technologies' current Pretax Margin % of 12.82% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 14.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.57 to a high of 16.27. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. Atmus Filtration Technologies' value of 12.82% is 190% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks #152 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Atmus Filtration Technologies has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atmus Filtration Technologies' Pretax Margin % compare to QS and DORM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks #152 out of 1323 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Atmus Filtration Technologies in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. Atmus Filtration Technologies' value of 12.82% is 190% above this benchmark. Historically, Atmus Filtration Technologies' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.57 to 16.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.56 vs. the industry median of 4.42, Atmus Filtration Technologies has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.42, based on 1,323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Atmus Filtration Technologies's current Pretax Margin % of 12.82% is 190% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Atmus Filtration Technologies and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atmus Filtration Technologies's current Pretax Margin % is 12.82%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 14.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atmus Filtration Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.65, compared to a current price of $50.82 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.82%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 14.56 and 190% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.42. Atmus Filtration Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 81/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.82% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atmus Filtration Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.82 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.65.
GuruFocus considers Atmus Filtration Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATMU:
Pretax Margin %: 12.82% (12% below median its 10-year median of 14.56)
GF Value™: $41.65 vs. price of $50.82 (22% above fair value)
Industry Position: 190% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#152 of 1323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATMU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Business Description
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc manufactures filtration products for on-highway commercial vehicles and off-highway agriculture, construction, mining, and power generation vehicles and equipment. The company designs and manufactures Developed filtration products, principally under the Fleetguard brand, that enable lower emissions and provide asset protection. It designs, manufactures, and sells filters, coolants, and chemical products. The company offers products including air filtration, coolants and chemicals, crankcase ventilation, fuel filtration, fuel cells, lube filtration, and others.
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